Youth Youth 2019-12-13 Afghans welcome passage of Child Protection Act by Wolesi Jirga The new law offers a variety of protections for children under the age of 18. Youth 2019-10-10 UN reports 'appalling' violations endured by children in Afghanistan The report documented more than 14,000 grave violations against children during the past four years, mainly perpetrated by the Taliban and ISIS. Youth 2019-10-03 Herat University's peace centre fosters culture of acceptance Students who have attended the centre's programmes have gone on to resolve disputes at the community and family levels. Youth 2019-10-03 Young Afghans pen 'letters of pain' as war continues ArtLords plans to share the contents of the letters -- which call for peace and an end to 'nonsense violence' -- with Afghan officials and the Taliban. Youth 2019-09-19 Youth call out Taliban at 'peace and ceasefire' cricket tournament Youth from seven southern provinces urged the Taliban at cricket tournament to accept peace and declare a nationwide ceasefire. Youth 2019-04-16 Shooting for peace: Afghan basketball teams send message urging for war's end Athletes united in Herat to send a message to the Taliban that peace is the only path forward. Youth 2019-03-08 Playgrounds in Herat provide children a haven from conflict Thanks to the efforts of a local businessman, three indoor playgrounds equipped with modern equipment have opened in the city, providing a haven for families seeking refuge. Youth 2019-01-03 Afghan children demand peace through drawings, writing Using their writings and drawings, almost 2,000 schoolchildren gathered in Herat City and shared their dreams for peace and called on the Taliban to end the war. Youth 2018-11-19 Alarming number of Afghan youth return from Iran addicted to drugs Afghans who travelled to Iran for work tell harrowing stories about how their employers hooked them on drugs. Youth 2018-09-05 In photos: Kabul children shout with joy as circus comes to town The circus aims to bring happiness to Afghan children through education, cultural activities, performances and even a juggling competition. 1 | 2 | Next
